Rutgers University is searching for a Physical Sciences
Librarian.
Please see posting below:
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
January 18, 2008 ACADEMIC POSITION PROFILE APP. 178
TITLE: Physical Sciences Librarian
Research and Instructional Services, Rutgers University
Libraries
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Rutgers University Libraries seek an
outstanding
Physical Sciences Librarian to serve as liaison to the
departments of
Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, and Geology on the New
Brunswick/Piscataway Campus. Working closely with
departmental faculty
as well as colleagues in the New Brunswick, Newark and
Camden libraries,
the Physical Sciences Librarian will be responsible for
collection
development of online and print resources to support the
research and
educational missions of the Rutgers Chemistry, Physics and
Astronomy,
and Geology communities. Candidate should have knowledge of
current and
emerging technologies and the ability to apply these
technologies to a
diverse range of library applications. The candidate should
have a
strong public service commitment and the ability to work
collaboratively
in a rapidly changing environment. The successful candidate
will be
expected to participate in a variety of instructional
activities
(general, subject-specific and advanced), as well as provide
reference
services (including digital/virtual). Candidate would be
encouraged to
take advantage of the opportunity to participate in digital
initiatives.
This is a tenure-track appointment. The successful candidate
must
demonstrate commitment to continual professional development
through
scholarly research relevant to areas of responsibility
including
publications, presentations and participation and leadership
in the work
of relevant professional associations. The position includes
occasional
evening and weekend hours.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited
institution or
the equivalent is required as is a Bachelor’s degree in
Chemistry or
related science. Working knowledge of and experience with
SciFinder
Scholar and Beilstein is required as well as experience with
chemical
structure searching. The successful candidate will have
excellent
communication skills, and the ability to work both
independently and in
a collegial environment. The successful candidate must be
eligible to
work in the U.S.
SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
STATUS/BENEFITS: Faculty status, calendar year appointment,
retirement
plans, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and
vision
plans, tuition remission, one month vacation.
LIBRARY PROFILE: The Rutgers University Libraries (RUL),
comprised of
libraries on the University’s Camden, New Brunswick and
Newark Campuses,
all reporting to the University Librarian, operate as a
unified library
system with coordinated public services, technical services,
and
collection development. The Library holdings include more
than 3 million
volumes with a staff of 304 and a budget of $21 million.
Rutgers
University is a member of the Association of American
Universities. The
New Brunswick campus, the largest of Rutgers’ three regional
campuses,
supports over 33,000 graduate and undergraduate students, in
approximately 100 undergraduate programs, more than 80
graduate/professional programs, and over 60 doctoral
programs as a
Carnegie classification, Research I campus. The fourteen
libraries in
New Brunswick/Piscataway provide services and support for
the
university’s research and instructional activities in the
humanities,
social sciences, and science/technology. For more
information, please
check the RUL website: http://www.librarie
s.rutgers.edu.
TO APPLY: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND
CONTINUE
UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER,
AND NAMES OF
THREE REFERENCES TO: Sandra Troy (APP. 178), University
Libraries Human
Resources Manager, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College
Avenue, New
Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163, email: rulhr rci.rutgers.edu, FAX:
732-932-7637
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an
equal-opportunity,
affirmative-action employer. The Libraries are strongly and
actively
committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will
contribute
creatively to the University’s multicultural environment.
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